News

Planning services are now delivered directly by the Municipality of Central Elgin. Going forward, all planning-related inquiries and applications can be directed to us — we’re here to help.

The Municipality of Central Elgin is pleased to welcome Jeff VanRybroeck as the new Fire Chief, starting September 2.

Mr.

Beachgoers at Port Stanley’s Main Beach now have free access to lifejackets, thanks to a new Lifejacket Lending Program launched by the Municipality of Central Elgin in collaboration with the Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition. The program aims to make water safety easier and more accessible for everyone visiting the waterfront.

– The Municipality of Central Elgin is pleased to announce the launch of a new

Starting today, Friday, June 27, lifeguards are back on duty at Port Stanley’s Main Beach. Lifeguards will be on-site daily to supervise designated swim areas until Labour Day weekend in September.

The Municipality of Central Elgin has retained the engineering firm R.J.

The Municipality of Central Elgin is proud to announce that Port Stanley’s Main Beach has once again earned the prestigious Blue Flag designation for 2025, marking the 15^th consecutive year of recognition for meeting the highest international standards in water quality, environmental management, safety, and services.

The Blue Flag is a globally recognized eco-certification awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education and administered in Canada by Swim Drink Fish.

Two-Week Comment Period - Open until June 17, 2025

Residents are invited to view the DRAFT By-law to license, regulate and govern the provision of short-term rentals in the Municipality of Central Elgin including bed and breakfast establishments, inns, Short-Term Rentals, hostels, rooming houses and boarding houses.

View the 

Decision to Determine the Organizational Structure of the Municipality and Power to Hire, Dismiss, or Exercise Any Other Prescribed Employment Powers Delegated to Chief Administrative Officer

CENTRAL ELGIN – Mayor Andrew Sloan has issued his first decision following the Province of Ontario’s expansion of the Building Faster Fund legislation to Central Elgin.

As part of this decision, Mayor Sloan has delegated oversight of municipal staff operations to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO),.

Save the Date: